
Bees, our unparalleled allies in detecting viruses in fruit trees
Over time, plants can become hosts to many viruses that cause serious plant diseases. That is why it is important to rapidly detect new viruses before they can become a threat to our food production. Thanks to the work of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) researchers, in collaboration with scientists from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), a small but "busy" ally has been identified to help collect field samples.
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